On-leadEasy
Lake Taurikura Loop
Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT38 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 44
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga
07 220 9775
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Lake Taurikura Loop
Near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty, Lake Taurikura Loop runs 2.7 km as a loop.
Graded easy, it climbs about 38 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 44 reviews.